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Origin and history

The Museum of weavers of Ambrières-les-Vallées is located in the commune of Ambrières-les-Vallées, in the department of Mayenne (region Pays de la Loire). This museum, labeled Musée de France, occupies a set of three weaver houses dating from the 18th century, offering an architectural and historical testimony of local craftsmanship. Its official address, Place Billard-de-Vaux, is supplemented by an approximate GPS location at 1bis Place Billard de Veaux, confirming its anchoring in the centre of the village.

The establishment is dedicated to the development of hemp, a major historical culture in Lower Maine (now Mayenne). This plant, once an economic pillar of the region, was transformed into textile fibres by local weavers. The museum thus offers a dive into the artisanal know-how associated with this production, through collections and adapted reconstructions. Its website, hosted by the town hall, highlights its role as a living memory of this rural industrial heritage.

The accuracy of its location is assessed as fair (note 5/10), possibly reflecting adjustments required for GPS coordinates. Despite this, the museum remains a cultural asset for the commune, illustrating the link between the agricultural history of Mayenne and the traditional trades that flow from it. No specific foundation date or event is mentioned in the available sources.

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